This forty-five minute “boot camp” class at the Monroe County YMCA combines a number of intense exercises (plyometrics, running skills, jumping, and stair climbing) and is an advanced level class. It runs every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from April 16 to May 27. Register on website.

Strength training is recommended to help keep muscles toned and bones dense. Certified instructors will use equipment such as body bars, hand weights, and stability balls to create a variety of workouts. This one-hour strength class will use exercises that are functionally appropriate for all and will create an overall toning experience for the entire body. It runs every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning from April 16 to May 25. Register on website.

This one-hour class at the Monroe County YMCA offers intervals of high intensity cycling, and runs every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning from April 16 to May 25. Register on website.

When your toddler or preschool child hits the turf field at the Twin Lakes Recreation Center, they will be ready to run and play! An indoor turf field provides you and your young child with ample space to run, play on an obstacle course, and practice ball throwing and kicking skills. This free-time play is parent supervised while the TLRC provides all the equipment for an hour of healthy physical play. Check the monthly calendar for special Turf Time days with the bounce house and specially scheduled games. For children ages 1 – 6 yrs. w/parent. Every Monday and Wednesday.

This ceremony will celebrate the achievements of a number of influential women in the Bloomington community, including: Talisha Coppock (Bloomington/Monroe County Convention Center), Caroline Dowd-Higgins (IU Maurer School of Law), Leslie Green (Stone Belt Arc), Faye Jameson (Monroe Hospital), Angela Parker (Andrews, Harrell, Mann, Carmin & Parker), Peggy Welch (IU Health-Bloomington, State Representative), and Danell Witmer (Bill C. Brown Associates). Elaine Irwin will be the featured speaker. Please register on website.

Presented by Women Excel and the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce.

On Wednesday, May 23 at 6 pm, Marti Crouch, a biologist specializing in interrelationships of agriculture and technology, will provide a presentation entitled “Going Backwards: What the New 2,4-D Resistant Crops Will Mean for Indiana’s Agriculture (And You).”

Folks in Northern Indiana have proposed renaming their region the “Giant Ragweed National Forest” now that this prominent weed has developed resistance to Roundup after widespread planting of Monsanto’s Roundup Ready crops. Dow AgroSciences, based in Indianapolis, has a “fix”: they have genetically engineered corn and soybeans to withstand higher doses of their old, iconic herbicide, 2,4-D. We’ll explore what the next generation of herbicide-resistant crops will mean for Indiana in this presentation.

Green Drinks Bloomington is held the 4th Wednesday of every month from 5:30 – 7:30 pm at the Banquet Facility of the Upland Brewing Company. There’s a $5 suggested donation, some food will be provided. To receive a monthly reminder, write [email protected].

This forty-five minute evening kickboxing class at the Monroe County YMCA runs every Monday and Wednesday from April 16 to May 27. Register on website.

Strength training is recommended to help keep muscles toned and bones dense. Certified instructors will use equipment such as body bars, hand weights, and stability balls to create a variety of workouts. This 45-minute strength class will use exercises that are functionally appropriate for all and will create an overall toning experience for the entire body. It runs every Monday and Wednesday evening from April 23 to May 23. Register on website.

Every Wednesday is Open Mic Night at Max’s Place. The casual brick-oven pizzeria and club on the downtown Square hosts a variety of performers, from music to comedy to poetry. The show begins at 7:30 pm. All ages are welcome.

Performers must sign up in advance at 5:00 pm (in person or by phone).

Wednesday night is “Hot Wings, Cool Jazz” night at BuffaLouie’s. Come hear local musicians of all ages. All tips will go to a specific fund raiser. This will help provide a diverse audience for the musicians and generate goodwill for jazz in the community.